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The theft at the bank occurred whilst the income tax proceedings concerning the jewellery seizure were still ongoing. (AI image) The Income Tax Department seizes assets and they are stolen from the bank locker they are stored in – the situation is real, and the taxpayer whose seized jewellery was stolen, won a compensation case…
The brother’s success in the case stemmed from providing comprehensive documentary proof. (AI image) Gifts received from relatives and friends can sometimes land you in the income tax net. One such case was of a Mr. Maheshwari from Agra, who had to prove the genuineness of Rs 10 lakh received as cash from his sisters.According…
Elon Musk’s Starlink reportedly plans to set up gateway earth stations across India. According to a report in Economic Times, these gateway stations will be set up at nine places across India, including Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Lucknow. Quotng sources the report says that the Elon Musk-owned company is readying infrastructure ahead of the…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his Justice Department might owe $230 million — and he’d be the one to decide whether to cut himself a check.Trump is seeking $230 million as compensation for past investigations into him, though he professed to have little knowledge of the specifics and said he would give…
The Maldives, famous for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and luxurious overwater villas, remains a dream holiday destination for travellers seeking a tropical escape. However, the United States Department of State has reissued a travel advisory, urging American visitors to exercise increased caution while exploring this paradise as updated on October 7, 2025, the advisory…
New York City Public Schools have taken the federal government to court in a dispute that could reshape how protections for transgender students are enforced nationwide. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Manhattan federal court, challenges the US Education Department’s decision to withhold $47 million in grants for 19 specialty magnet schools, citing policies that allow…
The US Department of Justice building in Washington, July 26, 2025. (Photo/NYT News Service) TOI correspondent from Washington:Washington DC think-tank community was rocked on Tuesday after the US Justice Department accused Ashley Tellis, prominent US analyst of Indian-origin, of illegally possessing classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials. In court filings, the Justice Department said…
Mass education department layoffs begin as US government shutdown persists In a move that has stunned educators and disability advocates, the Trump administration has laid off nearly all employees working in the U.S. Department of Education’s special education offices. The decision affects the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and its core division,…
As the festival of lights approaches, many are asking: Will this Diwali 2025 be a rain-soaked one? While long-range forecasts are always subject to revision, the latest IMD All India Weather Bulletin suggests a mixed picture — with higher risk of rain in southern and eastern India, and lower probability in cities like Delhi. When…
The Finance Ministry announced on Thursday that the Department of Revenue (DoR) will conduct a fair and transparent investigation following the allegations by Wintrack Inc (Chennai) of “corruption and harassment” against Chennai Customs. The ministry confirmed that the matter is receiving serious attention.The ministry communicated the government’s action through X saying, “The Government has taken…
